Derval’s Olympic Challenge
As a 3-time Olympian, I’m so passionate about the Olympic Games. And while there may not be many supporters this year, I felt we could still make something really special out of something that has been really difficult. As a team, we are going to make it to Tokyo (virtually) - and I’m delighted to [...]
International Day of the Midwife
On May 5th the world celebrates International Day of the Midwife. This year has been a particularly difficult time for new parents and midwives. We were delighted to see two incredible articles in The Irish Times on May 4th to mark the occasion.Naomi & Sarah share incredible, unique viewpoints on what it's like to give [...]
Sonny fought like a trooper…
Sonny was just 25 days old when he passed, much to the devastation of his parents Karen and Colin. Knowing Sonny fought so hard inspired John Kiely to challenge himself and raise much-needed funds in honour of Sonny. John Kiely is a seasoned fundraiser who for the past 35 years organises one fundraiser a [...]
Adam’s Virtual Hug – ON SALE NOW!
Adam, at this point, needs no introduction... He's such a SUPERSTAR! His virtual hug has been making the nation smile since he appeared on The Late Late Toy Show. It went on the be used as a postmark by An Post and NOW it's a going to be on sale in SuperValu, Centra and Donnybrook [...]
‘Shop Local 4 Cancer Care’ Valentines Raffle
Sarah Kelly has been supporting the Oncology Department through her 'Shop Local 4 Cancer Care' fundraiser for some time - but she has now put together the ultimate raffle with a top prize worth €1,200, just in time for Valentine's Day. The raffle will be supporting the Breeda McGrath Memorial Fund, which supports those who [...]
New Children’s Hospital for Munster!
We are excited to announce that a new Children's hospital in Munster has passed vital approval stages. Children's Hospital Design If you have a sick child, you too need help and support. Too often families are forced to split while one parent travels to Dublin with a sick child and the other [...]
Fundraising Superhero! Meet the 5 year old Author from Cork, Jackson!
When we heard that 5-year-old Jackson from Cork decided to raise money for CUH Charity and became an author we were desperate to know more! His little sister Abby was cared for in the paediatric neurology unit at CUH which got it all started... Here is an interview with Jackson: What would you like to [...]
Thank you!
2020 has been an exceptional year, so the team in CUH Charity is taking a moment to be thankful. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, porters, caterers, maintenance and every member of staff who turned up every day to ensure the best care was available for over one million people served by [...]
Irish Examiner Children’s Healthcare Week, in association with CUH Charity (7th-12th December)
The Irish Examiner 'Children's Healthcare Week', in association with CUH Charity, will run from 7th-12th December. It will feature contributions from Cork University Hospital children's services teams spread across a range of departments, working to deliver top healthcare services to children right across Munster. As part of the awareness week, a special 'Let’s Talk Children's [...]
‘Sam’s Walk of Life’ Fundraiser supports paediatric emergency team heroes
Three-year-old Sam is from Cork and was born with a brain abnormality called PVL. This means he will have difficulty in all aspects of development and in addition to this he also suffers life-threatening seizures. Sam’s heroes are the paediatric emergency teams who, on a daily basis, are responsible for saving the lives of countless [...]